episode_0123

A moment later, the briefing room.

“… Accordingly, the formation will be centered around this instructor.”

All members of Team A’s platoon nod heavily at Instructor Aria’s instructions.

“The opponent is Paladin. Neither of us have ever dealt with him in person, but we have data on his most recent performances.”

“Black Storm Strategy….”

Andy said, swallowing his saliva.

Although they themselves were busy dealing with the Scorpie Dogs, they could clearly see it towards the end of the battle.

Overwhelming speed.

The incredible speed at which it traveled through space like an ocean was so fast that the black storm could not hit it even once.

“Instructor Cloud, shall we fight mainly by charging?”

“That’s what I expected, but you could have anticipated that and come out with a long-range weapon.”

The good news is that everyone here can keep up with that speed.

“The aircraft’s reaction is slow, so you won’t be able to respond. Even though the [Apocalypse Riders] you are riding do not contain the Genesis Water, they are aircraft created based on the Genesis Water’s data.”

“Are you sure?”

“Okay, Jace.”

The four members of Team A looked at each other and stuck out their tongues.

Although I thought the aircraft was quite excellent, I could not have imagined that it was made based on Genesis Water’s data.

“For more details on the background of the aircraft production, please ask the Chairman later. What is important to this instructor is the aircraft’s specifications, the pilot’s ability to utilize those specifications to their full potential, and teamwork so that we fight as a ‘team’ as a platoon.”

Instructor Aria said the word teamwork and looked at the person standing across from her.

“Lavender.”

“Yes, instructor.”

“Are you sure it’s okay if we don’t move alone as a separate unit?”

“Yes, instructor.”

Instructor Aria used the situation board to place Lavender separately, but Lavender placed herself at the head of the squadron.

“Friendly Fire…you don’t have to worry.”

Lavender patted the panel on her wrist.

“Even if I try to shoot, Fenrir will stop me!”

“…….”

The Green Camp platoon members, who had experienced having their cockpits pierced by Lavender once (in a mock battle), laughed bitterly.

“Can you trust me, Fenrir?”

[of course!]

Fenrir cheerfully answered Andy’s question.

[If he foolishly tries to shoot our allies again, I will immediately shock him and stop the aircraft, so you can fight with peace of mind!]

“To that extent…?”

[First of all, all the long-range weapons inside the aircraft were removed, right? As long as it doesn’t suddenly pop out from the rear or side and startle you, there won’t be any problem.]

“Don’t worry. Because I’ve been practicing a lot!”

“That’s true.”

How much effort had Instructor Cloud put into making sure Lavender didn’t cause a friendly accident?

At times, they forcibly welded their hands and close-quarters weapons, and at other times decided to use the aircraft primarily with their fingernails.

Ranged weapon?

There was nothing like that from the beginning.

From the time he boarded Harkon, he thoroughly prepared himself not to carry even a single bullet into Lavender’s plane.

I’m worried that the moment I go out with a heat hawk in my hand, I might get startled and end up using it as a throwing axe.

“Good. Then it looks like preparations are complete, so I’ll check my role once again.”

Instructor Aria cleared her throat and continued.

“It’s a triangle formation. Lavender takes the lead. Andy and Jace on the left and right. The tips of the wings are Jessie and I.”

Five points that draw a ‘^’ shaped curve.

And below that, the only thing that exists.

“In one.”

“Yes, instructor.”

“I will leave battlefield analysis and tactical command to you.”

In one.

“It’s okay to be wrong. Because it’s a mock battle. You can assume that both Lavender and I are under your command and take tactical command.”

“…Am I okay?”

Although he specialized in electronic warfare, Hanae did not have much confidence in his role as a commander in the rear.

“Trigram, it’s okay!”

Jace cheered, clenching his fists.

“Hanae, you can do it! No, do it!”

“That’s right. We’ll buy you some time upfront, so analyze Instructor Cloud completely. Got it?”

“…….”

“It’s okay to hack it if necessary.”

“Hacking….”

Hanae gulped.

“If that is our winning plan.”

“…It may be a bit unfair to say this from the beginning, but it is reality. It’s difficult for us to defeat the cloud instructor with manipulation skills.”

The entire team laughed bitterly at Instructor Aria’s words.

“He already has experience dealing with numerous enemies, and the restrictions and restrictions on the aircraft have been lifted. It’s not meant to mock us or provoke us. Confidence.”

“We are not the only ones solving restrictions…”

“It means that he has also lifted his restrictions.”

Instructor Aria lightly tapped her eyes with her finger.

“We may have to welcome the ‘heyday’ of cloud instructors. That’s true too…it’s a mock battle, right?”

“…….”

“Reproduction of data through simulation. Moreover, the simulation calculations are backed up by two creators.”

Fenrir and the Red Moon.

In order for the two entities to utilize their power in earnest, the two AIs decided to use some of their computing power for the calculations used in the simulation.

Do you think the output or response of the two gases will decrease?

The beasts of creation are those who have infinite power in the ether.

Even if you scoop out sand from a sandy beach with a steel box the size of a container, there is no major problem except that it looks like there is a large hole.

“There is only one way we can win. Before reaching phase 3, Hanae obtains the instructor’s data, uses electronic warfare, then ties up the weakened instructor and defeats him.”

“…The question is what kind of aircraft will be brought out in the first place.”

There was silence for a moment.

Ding dong.

The alarm went off.

“Let’s go.”

At the words of Instructor Aria, the members of the Green Camp platoon strengthened their resolve and headed to the simulation room.

* * *

That time.

“Did you come out to see it?”

I couldn’t help but laugh at the faces of many people who appeared in the simulation room.

“Chairman Yggdrasil, Captain Edmund, and even Vice Principal Stella.”

“I have one too.”

“I was going to mention it anyway.”

In addition to the three important figures from the Starlight Colony, Chairman December, who had come up from the Sagittarius Colony by orbital elevator, gathered in the situation room next to the simulation room.

“Are you that curious?”

“Of course. Isn’t it your battle?”

“It’s just a mock battle.”

“We are busy fighting together on the actual battlefield, so where can we afford to watch you fight?”

To watch my fight leisurely.

“Don’t you despise your allies who watch you fight and get shot down?”

“That’s natural.”

Do you get caught up in the fight between ace pilots during battle and get stabbed yourself?

That is an insult to those who went to war with weapons that could kill others.

However, if you ask me why I came to see the sights so openly…

“This is a great opportunity to see our colony at full power, but we can’t just pass it up.”

These are the representatives of the colony, and they are the ones in whom people must trust.

In other words, before shouting ‘Our colony is safe!’ in front of people, you must have faith in yourself to be able to say, ‘Our colony is safe (thanks to Paladin and Green Camp)!’

“Good. Instead, there should never be any external leakage.”

“Sounds obvious.”

“Personally, I want to show it to people, but it’s a shame because the moment it gets leaked, my enemies will know.”

Chairman December smiled bitterly and lowered his head.

“It’s a shame, it’s a shame. The enemies should have seen this.”

“It is not for showing to the enemy.”

“Then?”

“Allies, precisely, this is what we want to show to those who have to fight with us.”

Don’t be afraid in front of the enemy’s powerful force.

This is a mock battle to show that no matter how many units there are, our team’s strength can overwhelmingly defeat them.

“It’s not about showing Paladin, it’s all about showing the strength of the Green Camp platoon members. Humans, especially pilots, often don’t realize the strength of their opponents unless they face them directly.”

“What is that…?”

“Chairman December. This battle consists of a total of 3 phases.”

I floated the data in front of the four people.

“I copied the battle that I experienced that was most similar to the current situation so that it could be helpful in training.”

“This is….”

“Full length, Type-R.”

You must break through countless enemy aircraft and destroy the control tower, which is the main enemy aircraft.

“To put it simply, Phase 1 is a mass offensive of Jaco aircraft.”

“Jaco….”

“We need to wake them up too.”

I tapped my temple.

“Aren’t they the ones who must fight for us in our colony? Now that the gun has been raised, we must make sure that no one dares to think of shooting at our troops.”

Mock battlefield.

“The battle has already begun.”

Countless fighter jets from ‘our side’ ran towards the six aircraft that were running towards them, forming a fairly new formation, as if to meet them.

“Phase 1. Space pirates trapped in a brain mattress. Remotely controlled AS pilots who will fight for us.”

The Rafale fighter jets began to transform, bringing out their legs all at once.

“For them, this is actual combat, not training. I made a deal.”

“Deal?”

“Yes.”

All of this is training.

“It was decided that if any one of the six people was shot down, up to 10 people who played a decisive role in the shooting down would be freed from the Brain Mattress and their debts would be forgiven. Along with personal compensation.”

Training, like actual combat.

“You will feel it firsthand. That there are not only paladins here.”

“…are you an ally?”

“So, I need to feel it more.”

The strength of the one who will fight alongside me later.

Pa-ang!

The first clash began when one of the 3,200 Rafale AS exploded.